OTLc Fall 2007 Orientation Information

 

 

Agenda

ATTENTION! If you missed the Orientation, follow the Online Version directions in the Agenda to start working through the activities.

 

First, do the Scavenger Hunt, second, consider the Online Identity information and decide if you need a pseudonym for online activities, third, download and register for Skype, and fourth, get started with Unit 1, Lesson 1 of your course/s. Let's talk using Skype before you do any of the other activities.

Time

Activity

Relevant Materials

(links to the tutorials and web links you need)
8:30 - 9:00 Meet & Greet w/ Hospitality Table, get laptops set up

Food

Internet connection information
9:00 - 10:30

Get to know the Courses & Your Resources

 

F2F: Small Group Scavenger Hunt

 

Online Version: download, fill out, and email the Scavenger Hunt to Julia at her NMSU email.

Scavenger Hunt (wiki page)

scavenger_hunt.doc (doc download)
10:30 - 10:45 BREAK n/a
10:45 - 11:15

Online Identity - Everyone should review and consider this.

 

F2F: Done in lab and on your own as needed

 

Online Version: Done on your own as needed.

Creating Your Online Identity (wiki page)
11:15 - 12:00

Skype is important to personalize the courses and program.

 

F2F: Practice together in lab

 

Online Version:

 

  1. Use the Skype Quick Start to help you download  Skype and start an account.
  2. Julia will post the class skype contacts in a discussion post in the Introductions discussion area.
  3. Conduct a practice Skype session with Julia next week (Aug 27 - Sept 2).

 

[Please note that Skype is not a mandatory tool, it is optional but HIGHLY recommended for your success in the courses and program]

 

skype.com;

Skype Quick Start
12:00 - 12:30

CEL 470/570

Meet instructor & Overview Course

 

F2F: Done in lab

 

Online Version:

  1. If you are not taking CEL 470/570, skip this cell.
  2. Go to http://salsa.nmsu.edu and add your username and password.
  3. Enter the CEL 470/570 course. Read the Instructor Bio and Introduction post.
  4. Get started on Lesson 1. Lesson 1 should be completed by Sunday, Sept. 2, at midnight.
  5. If you have any questions, email Bethany from within the WebCT course.
  CEL 470/570 Course
12:30 - 1:30 LUNCH  
1:30 - 2:15

CEL 460/560

Meet instructor & Overview Course

 

F2F: Done in lab

 

Online Version:

  1. If you are not taking CEL 460/560, skip this cell.
  2. Go to http://salsa.nmsu.edu and add your username and password.
  3. Enter the CEL 460/560 course. Read the Instructor Bio and Introduction post.
  4. Get started on Lesson 1. Lesson 1 should be completed by Sunday, Sept. 2, at midnight.
  5. If you have any questions, email Julia from within the WebCT course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CEL 460/560 Course

 
2:15 - 3:00

STOP! Have you Skyped with Julia or Bethany yet?

Do not continue until you Skype or at least have a phone conversation with Julia.

 

Wiki Work

 

F2F: Done in lab and continued on your own

 

Online Version:

  1. Email Julia at her NMSU email when you get here and Julia will send you the wiki password.
  2. Use the PBWiki Quick Start to complete the Wiki Work

 

 

 

 

pbwiki.com;

PBWiki Quick Start
3:00 - 3:15 BREAK

 

n/a
3:15 - 4:00

Create Your Voki & Add to Wiki

 

This is continued from Wiki Work. Use the Voki Quick Start to help.

 

 

voki.com;

Voki Quick Start
4:00 - 5:00

Blog (add a comment, discuss role of our blog in our learning community)

 

F2F: Done in lab and continued on your own

 

Online Version: Let's discuss during our Skype call.

 

 

 

nmsu-otlc2.blogspot.com,

Blogger Quick Start

 

Archived Agenda Information

Location: New Mexico State University (directions), Milton Hall (map), Room 81 (downstairs - there will be signs on East and South doors).

 

Dates/Times: Saturday, August 25 (8:30am - 5pm)

 

Food: Saturday lunch will be brought in, please bring about $10 or your lunch with you, also a hospitality table will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary considerations (vegetarian, no-gluten, sugar free, etc.)

 

Consider bringing: Notepad, pen, laptop computer (if you have one) 

 

Consider obtaining: 3 ring binder for printouts


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